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A severe drought crisis takes over Africa with conditions worsening across the continent

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Africa has faced one of its most prolonged and severe droughts in recent years, with large areas across the continent struggling with the devastating impacts of persistent dry weather.

Saving money through energy efficiency

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Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director of Energy Efficiency at the Green Investment Bank (GIB) details how a street lighting revolution could save local authorities millions of...

Water in the city

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With population growth, urbanisation and economic development, the demand for freshwater in urban areas are increasing throughout Europe. At the same time, climate change...

MEPs urged to reject biofuel law

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The National Farmers' Union is calling for UK MEPs to reject a draft law that will impact the production of biofuels... A new draft law...

Why we need an Energy Union

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Miguel Arias Canete, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy gives an overview of why an Energy Union is integral to the EU… Divide et impera....

Discovery of potential UK oil is ‘significant’

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An exploratory well in Surrey could deliver up to 100 billion barrels of oil, according to exploration firm UK Oil & Gas Investments... An analysis...

A Polish agriculture transformation

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Following Poland’s accession in 2004, their agriculture sector has seen a transformation in terms of growth, but the desire for improvement continues. AG outlines...

The facts behind fuel poverty

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Bryn Kewley, Campaigner at the Energy Bill Revolution explores the facts behind our fuel poverty crises and calls on the next government to make...

Smart metering for smart energy

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Colin Pearson, Head of Condition Monitoring at BSRIA details the benefits of smart meters to customers and energy providers…  Smart meters bring benefits to both...

E.On fined £7.75m for overcharging customers

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Energy company E.On is in trouble for overcharging customers, and has been issued a £7.75m penalty as a result... Have you ever felt like you...

Plastic bag levy could help NI environment groups

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Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark Durkan said he would use a carrier bag levy to offer funds to struggling environment groups... Up to £1m could...

Only 17 per cent of England’s rivers are in good health

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Figures from the Environment Agency have revealed that only a handful of rivers and waterways across England remain free from pollution... Environmentalists have described the...

Working together for cleaner air

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Christian Friis Bach, Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe details the importance of renewing efforts...

The Biodiversity Duty for Public Authorities

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Victoria Bankes Price, Planning Advisor at the Woodland Trust examines the Biodiversity Duty for Public Authorities and highlights how guidance is lacking in useful...

Online map reveals the scope of renewable heat

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A new interactive online map has shown the potential heat energy available in over 4,000 rivers, estuaries, canals, and coastal sites... According to the government...

Geothermal energy: a renewable, low carbon resource for the UK

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Jon Busby, Team Leader Renewables, Energy Storage and Clean Coal at the British Geological Survey details the benefits of deep geothermal heat sources in...

A future flood resilient built environment

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One in 6 homes are now under threat of flooding from rivers, sea and surface water. BRE’s Centre for Resilience is calling for a...
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